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What Is Exercise Addiction - 0 views
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Exercise addiction may not necessarily sound like a bad thing to everyone. After all, numerous studies have demonstrated the physical and emotional health benefits of regular exercise -- it is essential to our well-being
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exercise addiction is maladaptive, so instead of improving the person’s life, it is causes more problems.
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Exercise addiction can threaten health, causing injuries, physical damage due to inadequate rest, and in some instances (particularly when co-occurring with an eating disorder), malnutrition and other problems.
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When Too Much Exercise Becomes a Problem - 0 views
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But while a little exercise is a good thing, taking exercise to the extreme can cause serious health issues, even death.
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When few adults exercise regularly, and many struggle to find just 20 minutes to dedicate to a workout, it may be hard to believe that some people place exercise at the center of their lives
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Compulsive exercise is more than a desire to get in the ultimate shape or manage one's weight.
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Excessive Exercise - 0 views
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One of the techniques frequently used by people with eating disorders is to try to control their weight by burning up calories with exercise
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Doing exercises for people affected by eating disorders usually means exhausting hours of aerobics such as: gym, dancing, cycling, running, etc., that can last several hours a day, every day.
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Moreover, it has been found by some Australian researchers that excessive exercise can cause further hunger sense suppression.
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College students' performance suffers from lack of sleep - USATODAY.com - 0 views
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Colleges are starting to wake up to how sleep deprivation cuts into the academic and athletic performance of their students.
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All-nighters have become a habit in higher education, but a handful of small new studies
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Sleep experts say the amount of sleep each person needs is largely dependent on the individual: Some people can get by with only five or six hours. The National Sleep Foundation says adults need seven to nine hours a night.
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Extra Sleep Improves Athletic Performance - 0 views
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Participants in this ongoing study were five healthy students on the Stanford University men’s and women’s swimming teams
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For the first two weeks of the study, the students maintained their usual sleep-wake pattern
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The athletes then extended their sleep to 10 hours per day for six to seven weeks.
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The Importance of Sleep - 0 views
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We don't need to know that rats who generally live 2 - 3 years die within 3 weeks when deprived of sleep to understand how important sleep is to our bodies and health. But it does emphasize the importance of sleep!
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brain wave activity during sleep and how the eyeballs roll around rapidly during certain stages of sleep
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Sleep is the time we rest so that the body can rejuvenate and recharge.
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Teenagers and Stress - YouTube - 0 views
What Are The Causes Of Teen Stress? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views
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Teens often lack the maturity level to be aware of the issues that are causing their feelings of stress.
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School is the number one source of stress for teens according to a poll conducted by the Associated Press
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Stress comes from homework demands, after school activities and over scheduling
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How to Make Homework Less Work - 0 views
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Create a Homework Plan
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First, be sure you understand the assignment. Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don't be afraid to ask questions about what's expected
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It's much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night!
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Working Teens - Managing Work and School - 0 views
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For some teens working while studying is easy, for others it is a nightmare, the first decision you and your teen have to make is if it is possible to juggle work and school at the same time.
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Will the job influence your teen’s school performance in a positive or a negative way.
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teach him a few things about responsibility and discipline which will help your teen with his school performance.
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High school pressure on teens: Staying focused on schoolwork, preparing for college and... - 0 views
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The pressure for teens nowadays is unprecedented
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With so many high-achieving kids, it’s no wonder that teens—and their parents—feel as if a child has to have a multi-page resume, be a world-class athlete or manage her own business by the time she is 18. But that just isn’t possible for everyone.
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Staying Focused On Schoolwork
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Quick Exercises for the Morning - Military Fitness - Military.com - 0 views
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Here are some ideas for those of you who only have a few minutes a day to exercise
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1. Wake up with Crunches
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- Regular Crunch: 10-20 reps - Just lift shoulder blades off the floor - Reverse Crunch - 10-20 reps - Lift hips off the floor - Double Crunch - 10-20 reps - Lift BOTH hips / shoulders off the floor simultaneously - Left Crunches - 10-20 reps - Take right elbow to the left knee - Right Crunches -10-20 reps - Take left elbow to right knee - Bicycle Crunches - 10-20 reps - Take right/left elbow to left/right knee by bicycling the legs - Plank pose - 30-60 seconds - Stomach stretch - 30 seconds
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The Body Blog: Quick and Efficient Exercises : CollegeCandy - 0 views
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There are certain exercises and combinations of exercises that burn calories faster than others. If you only have 30 minutes to work out, walking on a treadmill is probably not the best way to burn off that box of cookies from last nigh
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which exercises are the quickest calorie burners and the fastest routes to a healthy and fit body?
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1. Running
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7 Most Effective Exercises - 0 views
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6. Abdominal Crunches
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Crunches can be excellent, but if they're not done correctly, with the back arching, they can actually weaken the abdominals," Petersen says.
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The trouble is that poor form can change the whole exercise, putting emphasis or even strain on different areas than intended. This can hurt, rather than help you.
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20 Minutes to Sexy Toned Arms - YouTube - 0 views
Quick and Efficient Workouts - 0 views
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Packing an hour worth of fitness into 20-30 minutes can be done
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Choose a cardio activity that you enjoy such as running, or biking
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Do a short warm-up session to get the blood pumping and muscles warmed up
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